Well, so far nothing... I went in for an NST which showed a great looking baby and 1 whole contraction in that 20 mins. She sent me on my way with a labor cocktail recipe and the understanding that if she didn't hear from me over night that labor had started, then I would be at the hospital mid morning for a RCS... So, here is to hoping that the cocktail gets things moving. And at the very least, I will have a baby tomorrow!!

why would a mw start antibiotics did you have a fever or something??? my water broke a lil early with my last 2. I'd say I started feeling cntx w/n 12 hours. I def. would not want to be on the hossy clock for that and wouldn't tell them when my water broke lol. others have gone days after water broke and baby and mom have been just fine

ditto! the only chance for infection is when you put a finger up there. gloved or not... you risk it. so the longer you stay home, the less likely you get infection and clocked for time to have a baby.
hope you stayed home till the contractions were good and hard!

I see your update. do nipple stimulation. that will work fast! it can be as strong as pitocin but its natural.
my water broke w my second baby and i didnt start labor for 18 hrs. then when it hit, it was 3 hrs

Just posted my birth story... but short end of it, the cocktail worked, I had ruptured membranes for 35 hours and a VERY patient Dr. The NICU however wasn't very happy for me because I wouldn't consent to blood cultures being done. Oh, well! I have a healthy baby boy!!!

Hasn't happened to me but should that happen this time I plan to go in pretty immediately (not rush off that second, but within 2-3 hours) should I be GBS+. Should I be GBS- then my CNM practice is fine staying home around 12 hours - they'll keep tabs during that time.

Just posted my birth story... but short end of it, the cocktail worked, I had ruptured membranes for 35 hours and a VERY patient Dr. The NICU however wasn't very happy for me because I wouldn't consent to blood cultures being done. Oh, well! I have a healthy baby boy!!!